Gauging intrest in fiberglass mk3 parts...

Isphius · 11-25-2006, 02:18 AM

Hey everyone, My dad used to make custom surfboards back in the 80s, So he has a lot of fiberglass experience and tools. And I was thinking of making some molds of supra parts, Such as fenders, Front bumpers, Hoods, Door skins, etc. All ultra light replacements for offroad use (drag racing, etc.). The fenders and doors would be very thin and would crack easily if hit, So i wouldnt recomend them for road use. So if anyone would be interested, let me know. I would sell these parts for very cheap, Just material cost and some labor(mostly to keep my dad interested), Im not out to make a profit, Just make some lightweight mk3 parts. So let me know!!

j3pz · 11-25-2006, 06:54 PM

ya im sure mk3 owners would like some fg items. you may wanna gauge over on supramania. gl with that

Bill UK · 11-25-2006, 09:12 PM

If you could make rear wheel arches about 2 inch wide then you would be a very popular guy in the UK, they would probably make you the king of GB (well almost the king) I don’t know why but most of our Supra`s suffer from rusty rear wheel arches; it may have something to do with the amount of salt they put down on the roads in the winter. The other thing I noticed is the amount of Mk III 1986 Supra`s you still have running, many of ours are MK III 1989-1992 Turbo`s

angella · 11-26-2006, 04:34 AM

how about an mk4 style dash but on the mk3 you know how it wraps around the driver? something like that that mwould not bolt on but screw on or clamp on and connect from the dash to the shifter? that would be cooli was thinking about doing that but have not figured out materials and since your experienced already

Supra2NR · 11-26-2006, 10:50 AM

how are you planning to mold the fiberglass?

im on the process right now of clay molding parts
i got the hood and front fenders ready for it
but the thing is, im having a hard time
getting where the screws go, cuz i want it to stay put

Isphius · 11-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Were going to use the actual parts off my car to make molds out of molding clay. All the mounts are going to be fiberglassed in afterwards. Im going to start with hoods at least, and they maybe move on to fenders. The real problem i see with the hoods is the struts, They would be way to powerful with a light hood. I guess I could just take one off, Or also make/sell a rod kit like in most cars and get rid of the struts totally. My goal is to get my own car to at/below 3000 lbs and keep a full interior, just to do it. That will definatley require removing some metal though lol. And I definatley want to get some weight off the front.

Isphius · 11-26-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill UK

If you could make rear wheel arches about 2 inch wide then you would be a very popular guy in the UK, they would probably make you the king of GB (well almost the king) I don’t know why but most of our Supra`s suffer from rusty rear wheel arches; it may have something to do with the amount of salt they put down on the roads in the winter. The other thing I noticed is the amount of Mk III 1986 Supra`s you still have running, many of ours are MK III 1989-1992 Turbo`s

I might do this, but as for the interior thing, im not getting invloved in interior issues, so sorry lol. Thats for someone with a little more skill.

Supra2NR · 11-27-2006, 03:40 AM

Quote:

The real problem i see with the hoods is the struts, They would be way to powerful with a light hood.

i know its a bitch, but i might have came up with a solution
i might to come up with a two piece hood
so it'll be strong and light at the same time

mizuboi · 11-27-2006, 09:08 AM

two peice hood? how does that work? like on the old hotrods? gull wing style? or umm open in the middle?that would be crazy i would deff invest in one! if it had a nice little scoop for the turbo and intake! =]
food for thought

Jeff_5_7 · 11-27-2006, 06:43 PM

what about fiberglassin interior parts like a dash and console i have always wantot have a fiber glassed das h u think u could do that ?

11-25-2006, 02:18 AM	#1
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	Gauging intrest in fiberglass mk3 parts... Hey everyone, My dad used to make custom surfboards back in the 80s, So he has a lot of fiberglass experience and tools. And I was thinking of making some molds of supra parts, Such as fenders, Front bumpers, Hoods, Door skins, etc. All ultra light replacements for offroad use (drag racing, etc.). The fenders and doors would be very thin and would crack easily if hit, So i wouldnt recomend them for road use. So if anyone would be interested, let me know. I would sell these parts for very cheap, Just material cost and some labor(mostly to keep my dad interested), Im not out to make a profit, Just make some lightweight mk3 parts. So let me know!! __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!!

11-25-2006, 06:54 PM	#2
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	ya im sure mk3 owners would like some fg items. you may wanna gauge over on supramania. gl with that __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

11-26-2006, 10:50 AM	#5
Supra2NR 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,643	how are you planning to mold the fiberglass? im on the process right now of clay molding parts i got the hood and front fenders ready for it but the thing is, im having a hard time getting where the screws go, cuz i want it to stay put __________________ http://www.myspace.com/supra_2nr Into Bikes now,, apparently the supra couldnt kill me, so my zx6 might lol

11-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#6
Isphius 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long branch, NJ Posts: 1,006	Were going to use the actual parts off my car to make molds out of molding clay. All the mounts are going to be fiberglassed in afterwards. Im going to start with hoods at least, and they maybe move on to fenders. The real problem i see with the hoods is the struts, They would be way to powerful with a light hood. I guess I could just take one off, Or also make/sell a rod kit like in most cars and get rid of the struts totally. My goal is to get my own car to at/below 3000 lbs and keep a full interior, just to do it. That will definatley require removing some metal though lol. And I definatley want to get some weight off the front. __________________ Yay the supra assistant is gone!!! WEEE!!

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angella Stock Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cerritos Posts: 3	how about an mk4 style dash but on the mk3 you know how it wraps around the driver? something like that that mwould not bolt on but screw on or clamp on and connect from the dash to the shifter? that would be cooli was thinking about doing that but have not figured out materials and since your experienced already

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Jeff_5_7 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 109	what about fiberglassin interior parts like a dash and console i have always wantot have a fiber glassed das h u think u could do that ?